Movie

This Is the Life

“YEAH! That "Top Man" threesome is glee-some again! in Leap Year's leapin'est love meet”

★ 6.0(3)19441h 27m

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Good to know

Director: Felix E. Feist
Release date: 1944-06-01
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

About This Is the Life

This Is the Life is a 1944 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Felix E. Feist, starring Donald O'Connor, Susanna Foster and Peggy Ryan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch This Is the Life in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

18-year-old Angela, reared in a New England town by her Aunt Betsy, receives an inheritance which she uses to go to New York, ostensibly for voice training, but she is pursuing Major Hilary Jarret, an Army surgeon with whom she has become infatuated. Her departure depresses her childhood friend Jimmy Plum. Dr. Plum devises an errand on which to send his love-sick son to New York, where Jimmy discovers Angela thinks she is Jarret's fiancée. Jimmy also renews acquaintances with a group of show people, including Sally McGuire, who attempts to console him. Jimmy meets Jarret's divorced wife, Harriet, famed photographer. Jimmy engineers a meeting of Jarret and Harriet with Angela present, which forms the beginning of an understanding that Jarret is not for her. Jimmy is inducted into the Army.

Cast

Donald O'Connor

Jimmy

Susanna Foster

Angela

Peggy Ryan

Sally McGuire

Louise Allbritton

Harriet

Patric Knowles

Hilary Jarret

Dorothy Peterson

Aunt Betsy

Jonathan Hale

Dr. Plum

Eddie Quillan

Gus

Frank Jenks

Eddie

Frank Puglia

Music Teacher

Maurice Marsac

Leon

Virginia Brissac

Mrs. Tiggett

Themes & keywords

voice training

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch This Is the Life in Australia?+

This Is the Life is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is This Is the Life on Netflix?+

This Is the Life is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is This Is the Life?+

This Is the Life has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in This Is the Life?+

This Is the Life stars Donald O'Connor, Susanna Foster, Peggy Ryan, Louise Allbritton and Patric Knowles.

When did This Is the Life come out?+

This Is the Life is a 1944 movie directed by Felix E. Feist.

What genre is This Is the Life?+

This Is the Life is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed This Is the Life?+

This Is the Life was directed by Felix E. Feist.